Quality Time and Intimacy

This is a subject you really can’t not talk about; it needs to be addressed as intimacy in relationships is important; not mandatory, but important.  When couples lead very busy lives with work and other obligations, intimacy tends to get put on the back burner.  Mind you, I’m talking about couples whom have been in their committed relationships past the “new and exciting” part of new relationships when every chance they got they found the time and energy for intimacy.  As relationships grow the need or that strong desire for intimacy tends to lessen and couples spend less time being intimate due to exhaustion from work or other obligations.  However, I do feel it is important that when you do get the chance to have an intimate evening together that you take full advantage of it and make it special.  Need some ideas?  Here are a few I have found very useful.

• Share a romantic bath

Romance isn’t just about the sexual act; it’s all the things leading up to that moment.  Sharing a bath together will set the tone for a very loving and intimate evening together.  Be sure to turn off your phones and if you must, put a “do not disturb” sign on your front door.

• Massage

Using essential oils such as lavender, which tends to be relaxing, give each other sensual and gentle massages.  This will relax you both and add to the intimacy even more.

• Making love

Take your time and make the act of sexual intimacy memorable and special.  Each partner should be concerned about pleasing the other; when this happens the intimacy is almost a spiritual event; when you are so in tune with your partner you will both feel as though the world had stopped revolving just for you.

Just because we live very busy and hectic lives, it doesn’t mean you can’t find the time to spend quality time with your mate; you just have to make time, make plans, prioritize your obligations, and enjoy each other.